Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
The Color Blew
They can't spell, but they sure can play. It's the rock band The Color Blew and their time in studio with Gareth was a laugh a minute. They talk about the challenges of playing in local clubs, growing up on the East Rand, and the importance of rock music never…
David Hertz (Werksmans Attorneys)
What goes into running a leading corporate and commercial law firm? How do you keep an eye on and specialise in more than 18 legal fields across a wide range of sectors? Gareth gets these questions answered through a fascinating conversation with David Hertz. With years under his belt in…
Nathan Reddy
There are few more recognisable and celebrated names in the South African advertising industry than Nathan Reddy. Founder of Grid Worldwide Branding and Design, Nathan has been instrumental in the way the industry has evolved in the last decade, and has much to share on how the future is developing…
Toby Shapshak
Editor of Stuff magazine, Toby Shapshak is the go-to authority in all that is happening in the world of tech and consumer gadgets. He and Gareth talk about what is getting people excited device-wise, how the online world continues to change how we do everyday business, and even social media…
Melinda Bam
Businesswoman and former Miss SA is, going with her surname, a "bamshell"! Gareth catches up with Melinda Bam on the recent happenings in her life - from naked snorkelling to getting married to a former Mr SA. Learn more about her as she opens up about her personal journey of…
Nik Rabinowitz & Gilli Apter
What do you get when friends/comedians get ahold of the microphones with Gareth Cliff? Hilarity and things that make you go "Hhmmm" ensue! Nik Rabinowitz and Gilli Apter get into a conversation around a whole slew of topics - the Cape water crisis, the comedy business, social media, topics they…
Ray Wicksell
Ray Wicksell has amounted tons of expertise on athletics from his career that has spanned decades. From his own experience at the Olympics in his younger years, he has grown his work to managing Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya, at a point. He shares many stories from history with Gareth,…
Luca Hart
A classically trained violinist from Stellenbosch University (BA Musictechnology), Luca Hart has a very unique take on merging the old and new. She performs a few off the cuff songs in studio, and talks about her love for music, the instrument she holds most dear, and her take on how…
Vusi Thembekwayo
Talk about starting the year off right! Entrepreneur and global speaker Vusi Thembekwayo drops several pearls of wisdom and gives great insight on life, philosophy and business in this conversation with Gareth Cliff. Having recently launched his debut 'business bible' book, “The Magna Carta of Exponentiality", Vusi discusses how our…
Toni Becker
Anorexia is a psychological and possibly life-threatening eating disorder that effects many in our society today. One person who suffered through it is Toni Becker, who had the courage to speak about her journey with the disorder to currently being a proud recoverer.
J'Something
This conversation between Gareth and J'Something is a catch-up that is long overdue. From looking back on their last interview together, Gareth finds out how comfortable the Mi Casa frontman is on TV, working on My Kitchen Rules South Africa and his tough schedule. On a personal note, J reveals…
Nick Wolpe: CEO of Liliesleaf
Liliesleaf Farm played a significant role in the apartheid struggle, and is today a national heritage site. Nick Wolpe is the CEO of this iconic place, and has much to say on its role going into the future, and the internal struggles the ANC has in reclaiming its identity and…
Bob Skinstad
South African rugby player Bob Skinstad has seamlessly transitioned from his days on the field, to sports commentary, to his current entrepreneurial and empowerment work. Gareth interviews the famed flanker and number eight player about playing for the Springboks and his life as he transitioned into the world of business…
Redi Tlhabi (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
The #PaidTwitter saga is just another confirmation of how the ANC is looking to control certain narratives in South Africa. Redi Tlhabi brings you up to speed on the dangers of such a thing, and how we need to rise above such things and see beyond the distractions and noise…
Carl Supra (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
Carl Supra is an inventor, but not in the sense you may think. Having spent many years in a laboratory refining scientific processes and engineering principles to create revolutionary products, he only really came into his own after an encounter with a certain lady friend. This is one of those…
Ted Slotar (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
Gareth met a man at a party who really struck a chord with him. That man was 84-year-old Ted Slotar, who shares many a life story and lesson in a candid studio chat. From his days as a young tennis player, to a guy auditioning for film and TV work,…
Simba Mhere (In Memoriam - updated with new intro)
Simba Mhere was a presenter on Top Billing and CliffCentral, and was tragically killed in a car accident in January 2015. We revisit an interview he did on The Gareth Cliff Show.
Zuma Grannies (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
Three grannies – Joan, Jill and Debbie – have become known as the Zuma Grannies. They sang a little song during the recent #ZumaMustFall march, and have become mini celebrities in the process. Gareth gets their thoughts on the current state of South Africa, if they are going to up…
Nathan Raaths (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
You get people who are into spirituality, and then you get Nathan Raaths, founder of the Mad Hatter Community. Nathan has a very different view on how we go about our lives, and also knows a fair amount about ayahuasca. Gareth’s curiosities around this practice finally get addressed in a…
Miss Gay Jozi (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
They’re fierce and fabulous – the newly crowned Miss Gay Jozi Boene Ntshilo and 1st Princess Crystal Guns discuss the peaks and pits of Gauteng’s most prestigious drag pageant! From stigma surrounding gender and sexual identity to dealing with dating in the LGBT world, nothing was off limits in this…